Like others here I have moved up the Meridian processor ranges over the years.

561m > 568 > 568.2mm > G68 > G61rsl

The 568.2mm is the only one I would consider today from the 500 series! Fantastic processor, But the G68 was better and the G61rsl was a step on again.

There are a few G61/g61r models floating about from time to time and if you can wait that would be a worthwhile investment. We’re very lucky here to have some great dealers who can always help out and advise on stock they are taking in secondhand which might be of Interest to you.

I would also advise trying to keep speakers in the 24bit range for completeness, although what you have will work wonderfully starting out.

Best of luck and welcome.

Kind regards
David

G65, 210, HD621, DSP5200.2, DSP3300C, DSP3200,

NUC 7i5 Roon Core, Apple TV 4K, Blustream SW41AB-V2, Panasonic TX55fx802, EE8 switch

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